Viral infections can sometimes cause itchy or painful rashes. Here’s a breakdown of the most common viral skin rashes, what ...

Learn when rashes signal medical emergencies. Color, location, and symptoms reveal dangerous conditions needing urgent care.

Poison ivy, oak and sumac all can create itchy rashes from urushiol. What you need to know before the rash starts.

A rash is defined as a widespread eruption of skin lesions. It is a very broad medical term. Rashes can vary widely in appearance. Their causes range from insect bites to HIV and reactions to ...

This article explores the various causes of discolored skin patches ... hot weather, birthmarks, skin pigmentation disorders, rashes, infections, cancers, and other medical conditions.

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD Itchy palms are usually harmless, but they can sometimes be a symptom of skin ...

Five million Australians have allergies. For some, it’s a matter of life and death. What causes them? Can they be prevented?

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Palmar erythema, sometimes called liver palms, is when both of your palms turn red ...

Poison ivy, oak and sumac all can create itchy rashes from urushiol. What you need to know before the rash starts.

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing an increase in cases of viral upper respiratory infections and allergies.

The summer season is the time when you have the most activities conducted outdoors. From barbecues to beaches and picnics, ...

cause skin rashes that can appear similar. Pityriasis rosea typically develops after someone has a viral infection, while ringworm develops after exposure to the fungus that causes the ringworm ...